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Bear, DE 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Bear
Homebuyers looking for rural 55+ communities will enjoy Bear, DE which is a small, rural area that is surrounded by forest. Residents can spend their summers enjoying the natural…
Homebuyers looking for rural 55+ communities will enjoy Bear, DE which is a small, rural area that is surrounded by forest. Residents can spend their summers enjoying the natural setting of Bear. In the winter, the snow blankets over the town makes for a beautiful scenery.
Climate & Geography
Delaware is primarily made up of flat land and low lying hills, swamplands, bays, marshes, and creeks. Rivers in this state include Mispillion, Muderkill, Nantocke, and St. Jones. Delaware is also in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Top attractions in Bear tie to the beautiful natural settings. These include Lums Pond State Park, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Beck’s Pond Park. Bear’s rural setting attracts active residents who enjoy adventures and sightseeing or those who simply want to be near nature.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Bear is higher than the state and U.S averages which is largely due to housing and home prices. Additionally, utilities, transportation, and health also have averages higher than state and national averages.
Delaware residents enjoy low taxes. Delaware doesn’t levy taxes on sales, Social Security, or inheritance and estate. Retirement income, including IRAs, 401(k)s, private pensions, and public pensions, can qualify for exemptions. Residents over 60 can also apply for exemptions on property tax Furthermore, it also has low income tax ranges from lowest at 2 percent and highest at 6 percent.
Health Care
Residents of 55+ communities in Bear have a variety of area health care options to choose from. Health care providers in the Bear area include Westside Family Healthcare, Union Hospital Elkton, Wilmington Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Francis Hospital-Wilmington, and Memorial Hospital of Salem County.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bear, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Bear has 85 homes, the largest has 140 homes, and the average communities consists of 112 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Bear.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Bear stay on the market for around 561 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $345,685, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Village of Red Lion Creek average around $370,000, while homes in Crossings at Christiana average around $321,371.
31 communities near Bear
81 homes near Bear
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3 beds
|3 baths
|2,065 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,397 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,050 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,631 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,151 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,428 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,826 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,449 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,534 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,439 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,004 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,443 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,425 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|2,900 sq ft
4 beds
|3 baths
|3,425 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,443 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,475 sq ft
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,876 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,890 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,535 sq ft
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,800 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|3,350 sq ft
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,475 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,075 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,443 sq ft
Frequently Asked Questions
In Bear, there are no large communities, no medium communities, and 2 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Bear has 85 homes, the largest has 140 homes, and the average communities consists of 112 homes.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Bear.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Bear stay on the market for around 561 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $345,685, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Village of Red Lion Creek average around $370,000, while homes in Crossings at Christiana average around $321,371.
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